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Youth Week is a nationwide festival of events organised by young New
Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people. This year, Youth Week will run from May 19th to 27th, and it's your chance to get involved and let your voice be heard.

Youth Week recognises the amazing contributions and achievements of young
people in New Zealand. The week inspires us to value, support, and affirm the
diversity of young people in our society. We want Aotearoa to be a country
where young people are vibrant, optimistic, and supported and encouraged
to take up challenges.

This year the
theme for Youth Week is:

"Ahakoa te aha, kei a koe te tikanga: Be who
you want to be."

It's a great chance for
young people to take action and influence change in their communities, whether that's around identity, career opportunities, self-confidence, youth participation or expression through music, art or dance.

Through an upcoming U-Report poll, you'll soon get the chance to tell us if you feel like you
are being heard by decision-makers and also let us know how to best connect you with ways you
can share your voice. Ultimately, we want to support you to offer further
opportunities to have your voices and opinions counted and
amplified in your community!

Be who you want to be, not what others want to see.

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